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Bird Flight Iwf

Synopsis
Gliding, sailing and beating flight are presented as the basic types of bird flight. In animated sequences, lift and propulsion are explained. Pecularities of hovering, take-off and landing are shown for different bird types.
Language
English
Country
Germany
Medium
Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 14 min.
Year of production
1968
Availability
Sale; 1996 sale: £25.00 (+VAT +p&p)
Subjects
Biology
Keywords
birds; flight

Credits

Writer
D Haarhaus; G Ruppell; S Franz

Production Company

Name

Institut für den Wissenschaftlichen Film

Distributor

Name

Learning on Screen - the British Universities and Colleges Film and Video Council

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Notes
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